The Sujiatun Tomb Cluster

Sujiatun Tomb Cluster

The Sujiatun Tomb Cluster is a cultural relic protection unit of Jilin Province.

Sujiatun Tomb Cluster

Batch and announcement date: Sixth batch, May 31, 2007

Address: Sujiatun, Mengjialing Town, Lishu County

Era: Warring States Period

Category: Ancient Tombs

Managing authority: Lishu County Cultural Relics Management Office

Open to public: No

The Sujiatun Tomb Cluster is located on a sunny slope and consists of large capstone tombs. In 1988, the construction of houses and earthmoving by local villagers damaged three of them. Artifacts unearthed include brownish sandy pottery jars, pottery pots, spinning whorls, pottery dou (food vessels), and grinding stones.

Mengjialing Town: Mengjialing Town is located in the eastern semi-mountainous area of Lishu County, Jilin Province, on the eastern bank of the Dongliao River in the hinterland of the Songliao Plain. It covers an area of 143.2 square kilometers and has a population of 18,000. Situated in Sitaizi Village of the town is the former residence of the Qing Dynasty scholar Qi Hanlin, which produced two provincial governors, four imperial examination scholars (jinshi), and thirteen county magistrates. It is also home to the world-renowned Hesu Border Trench and Hesu Border Gate. The area boasts rich tourism resources, with the renowned Erlong Lake Tourist Area to the south and the rippling waters of the Dongliao River to the east.

The total social output value of the town is 270 million yuan, including 110 million yuan from agriculture, 160 million yuan from industry and commerce, and fiscal revenue... More detailed information about Mengjialing Town++